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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Monday, 21 July 2025
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YMCA staff worry proposed restructure will impact mental health and safety
21 Jul 2025YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accomodation team have said they are scared of losing their jobs, worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised if a proposed… Read more Audio
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Two popular regional flights on the chopping block
21 Jul 2025Two popular regional flights in the South Island are on the chopping block due to what is has been described as 'out of control' costs. Sounds Air will soon can its flights from Blenheim to… Read more Audio
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Inflation jumps to a 12 month high
21 Jul 2025Rates, rent and power are a trio of factors responsible for driving up inflation, which has now jumped to a 12-month high. Stats NZ data showed food costs were also surging, alongside rates shooting… Read more Audio
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Pair of sniffer dogs who failed training looking for new homes
21 Jul 2025A pair of Auckland sniffer dogs who couldn't pass their training are looking for new homes. Biosecurity NZ said Bernard the beagle would be better suited to a life of leisure than the fast-paced world… Read more Audio
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New Waikato medical school gets government green light
21 Jul 2025The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling. It was a National election promise, and it has finally got the go… Read more Audio
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20 year old killed in Hamilton brawl was celebrating his birthday
21 Jul 2025Police have said the 20-year-old killed after a brawl in Hamilton at the weekend was celebrating his upcoming birthday at the time. Locals near to the scene of a fatal brawl in Hamilton have voiced… Read more Audio
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All Blacks secure clean sweep over France
21 Jul 2025The All Blacks managed to wrap up their first test series with a clean sweep over France. Despite back to back losses - a second-string French side piled on the pressure but didn't have enough to… Read more Audio
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Skiers caught in Avalanche "lucky" to make it out injury free
21 Jul 2025A group of six people who were caught in an avalanche in the backcountry of Mt Ruapehu were extremely lucky no-one was hurt according to the NZ Mountain safety council. The group had reported being… Read more Audio
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Dozens killed while lining up for food in Gaza
21 Jul 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about dozens of people being killed while lining up for food in Gaza, as well as Israel issuing new evacuation orders for Palestinians… Read more Audio
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Sounds Air announces further regional flights to be cut
21 Jul 2025Sounds Air has announced further cuts in their regional routes meaning tourists jumping between spots in the South Island like Blenheim and Christchurch will first have to travel north to Wellington… Read more Audio
Friday, 18 July 2025
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Identities of British spies and SAS soliders leaked
18 Jul 2025United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the identities of British spies and SAS soldiers being leaked as part of a huge data breach that also put thousands of… Read more Audio
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Canterbury students missing class due to lack of parking
18 Jul 2025Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Some have resorted to… Read more Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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